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Unmasking Autism: Sol Smith on Identity, Healing & Finding Your Voice

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Hey there, lovely listener! 😊 In today’s episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re joined by Sol Smith—autistic author, former college professor, viral TikTok educator, and the voice behind the much-anticipated book, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery (launching April 22, 2025!).

Sol shares his late-in-life autism diagnosis, the burnout spiral that followed, and the powerful road to healing, community-building, and radical self-acceptance. Whether you’re neurodivergent or neurotypical, Sol’s insights on unmasking, coaching, and creating identity after diagnosis are honest, practical, and deeply empowering.

🧠 In this episode, we explore:

  • What happens after the autism diagnosis

  • How to shut down negative self-talk and rumination

  • Coaching autistic adults through shame and imposter syndrome

  • Finding your purpose, passions, and peace in a world that’s not built for your brain

  • Creating safe communities, one story at a time

📘 Grab Sol’s book:
🛒 The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery on Amazon (affiliate)
📢 FTC Disclosure: As an affiliate, we may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting neurodivergent voices!

🌐 Connect with Sol:
📍 www.ProfessorSol.com
🎵 TikTok: @ProfessorSol
📸 Instagram: @TheProfessorSol
📘 Join his coaching community and get tools for unmasking and thriving

☕ Love this show? Support us via Buy Me a Coffee
🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins a $100 Visa gift card + exclusive podcast merch!
🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean

💬 COMMENT: What part of Sol’s story resonated most with your own journey?
🔔 FOLLOW for more real-life convos with autistic authors, therapists, and community-builders

#SolSmith #AutisticSelfDiscovery #AutismDiagnosisAdult #NeurodivergentTikTok #LateDiagnosisAutism #AutismBurnoutRecovery #ProfessorSol #AutismBook2025 #AdultingWithAutismPodcast #UnmaskingAutism #NeurodivergentHealing #SponsorReadyPodcast #PodMatch

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Hey there, lovely listener! 😊 In today’s episode of Adulting with Autism, we’re joined by Sol Smith—autistic author, former college professor, viral TikTok educator, and the voice behind the much-anticipated book, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery (launching April 22, 2025!).

Sol shares his late-in-life autism diagnosis, the burnout spiral that followed, and the powerful road to healing, community-building, and radical self-acceptance. Whether you’re neurodivergent or neurotypical, Sol’s insights on unmasking, coaching, and creating identity after diagnosis are honest, practical, and deeply empowering.

🧠 In this episode, we explore:

  • What happens after the autism diagnosis

  • How to shut down negative self-talk and rumination

  • Coaching autistic adults through shame and imposter syndrome

  • Finding your purpose, passions, and peace in a world that’s not built for your brain

  • Creating safe communities, one story at a time

📘 Grab Sol’s book:
🛒 The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery on Amazon (affiliate)
📢 FTC Disclosure: As an affiliate, we may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting neurodivergent voices!

🌐 Connect with Sol:
📍 www.ProfessorSol.com
🎵 TikTok: @ProfessorSol
📸 Instagram: @TheProfessorSol
📘 Join his coaching community and get tools for unmasking and thriving

☕ Love this show? Support us via Buy Me a Coffee
🎁 Join our Discord—1,000th member wins a $100 Visa gift card + exclusive podcast merch!
🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean

💬 COMMENT: What part of Sol’s story resonated most with your own journey?
🔔 FOLLOW for more real-life convos with autistic authors, therapists, and community-builders

#SolSmith #AutisticSelfDiscovery #AutismDiagnosisAdult #NeurodivergentTikTok #LateDiagnosisAutism #AutismBurnoutRecovery #ProfessorSol #AutismBook2025 #AdultingWithAutismPodcast #UnmaskingAutism #NeurodivergentHealing #SponsorReadyPodcast #PodMatch

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